Country Heat Weekly

At just 16 years old, Maddox Batson was touring the world before he could drive. This week on Country Heat Weekly, the rising star joins us live from CMA Fest to reflect on his whirlwind journey.

Maddox opens up about balancing life on the road with school and getting his drivers license. Plus, Maddox talks touring with Lainey Wilson, songwriting, making his feature film debut and so much more. 

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The Red Clay Strays join Country Heat Weekly live from CMA Fest to celebrate the release of their new album, Grateful. The Alabama band talks about returning to Nissan Stadium for their second CMA Fest appearance, returning to the studio with producer Dave Cobb, and preparing for their first arena tour. Plus, they share a few hilarious stories from their early days on the road: gas station showers, hitchhiking and traveling th...

It's CMA Fest week in Nashville and we're pregaming for Country Music's Biggest Party! From Nissan Stadium to live podcast tapings, Kelly and Amber preview the week's highlights. Plus they dig into new music from Tim McGraw, Riley Green, Corey Kent & more.

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So much to celebrate with Riley Green! From his upcoming album That's Just Me and accompanying single "Think As You Drunk" to his honorary doctorate, we get you all caught up on Riley's recent headlines. Plus you'll listen in on a red carpet chat where he spills the tea on what he's got lined up acting wise, what he'll tell his Voice contestants, and what future ambitions he still holds.

Once you've got all the recent scoop we'l...

Women dominated the 2026 ACM Awards, from show host Shania Twain to 7 time winner Ella Langley to incredible performances from Lainey Wilson and Miranda Lambert! We've got a full recap and backstage chats with the nominees and performers.

Then Kelly and Amber chat with Shania about her upcoming album Little Miss Twain and the childhood that inspired it. Plus Shania gives us a sneak peek into the track listing, revealing a special ...

We’re headed to Las Vegas for the ACM Awards—and your official pregame starts here! Amber and Kelly preview the performances, celebrate early winners, and share hilarious behind-the-scenes moments with nominees Riley Green, Lainey Wilson, Cody Johnson and more. Plus, Shania Twain reveals why she said yes to hosting and what to expect from her wardobe on Sunday night! Get red carpet ready ahead of Country Music's Party o...

Saddle up for a fun, unfiltered conversation with Kacey Musgraves as she spills the stories behind her new album Middle of Nowhere.. In this candid chat, Kacey opens up about dreams that extended beyond her hometown, turning life lessons into musical therapy, and collaborating with fellow Texans Willie Nelson and Miranda Lambert. Plus, the crazy story behind that album cover photo you've got to hear to...

Jason Aldean stops by to chat about his new album Songs About Us. He talks leaning back into his early sound, recording his first duet with his wife Brittany, “Easier Gone,” and bringing it to life with a retro-inspired music video. Jason shares what it was really like recording together for the first time and teases whether fans might hear more from them down the road.

Plus, they dive into his longtime friendship with L...

New album, Stagecoach, ACM Awards, dad life: Kelly and Amber covered all this and more with Cody Johnson. Ahead of his return to the desert, Cody talks headlining the 2026 festival, his Amazon Music Original “Rabbit Gets the Gun,” and his upcoming album Banks of the Trinity. We hear stories behind the songs, including one dedicated to his newborn son, and one that his wife Brandi helped write. And of course, with f...

Ella Langley’s Dandelion is one of the most talked-about albums in country music right now. Kelly and Amber share behind-the-scenes stories directly from Ella and her co-producer, Miranda Lambert. They also talk all things Stagecoach 2026, breaking down this year’s lineup and reliving some unforgettable festival memories with Brandon Lake, Nelly, Wiz Khalifa and more.

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This week, Kelly and Amber are once again taking you behind the scenes of life in Music City! Kelly’s worlds collided hanging out with Mickey & Minnie while hosting Disney’s Main Street Country EP event, featuring Maddie & Tae, BRELAND, Kane and Kaitlyn Brown, and more. We also hit Megan Moroney’s pink-filled #1 party, catch up on Dan + Shay’s latest release, and spotlight a chat with Carly Pearce fr...

Bootleggers: Listen up! Luke Combs is sending a big THANK YOU to all the fans that have given him this incredible life! And he's giving back with a new album, a new tour, and a 2nd location of his Category 10 Restaurant. Eavesdrop as he talks about why Las Vegas made sense for a tour kickoff AND a new bar, and how he grapples with the success he never expected.

Plus, we'll encore the chat we had with Luke on the Season 3 premiere...

A slightly sleep-deprived Amber and Kelly recap a nonstop week of excitement in Nashville, from Kelly’s trip to Las Vegas with Luke Combs to Amber’s star-studded night at the Opry for Band As One: Concert for a Cure.

They also look back on hosting Amazon Music Presents: Country Heat during CRS week, where they caught up with Parker McCollum, Max McNown, and more. Plus we hit Ella Langley’s double No. 1 celebration,...

What happens when a Texas kid who grew up on classic country catches the “honky tonk bug”? You get Amazon Music Artist to Watch Braxton Keith! In this episode, Braxton shares stories from his first-ever show, the early touring days in a converted church bus, and the traditional country legends who shaped his sound. He also gives us the EXCLUSIVE inside scoop about his brand-new album in the works and talks about getting...

Did you know that Ty Myers hails from a very musical family? The rising star joins Country Heat Weekly to tell us all about growing up on a cattle ranch in Texas, learning the life of an artist from his dad, and later getting advice from his uncle, Dean Sams, who co-founded the country band Lonestar. Along the way, Myers opens up about his songwriting process, the inspiration behind his upcoming album Heavy On the Soul, and looks a...

Listen in as Ella Langley shares some advice for new artists, Graham Barham and Carter Faith preview some big things for 2026, and Kelly gives Amber all the scoop about her appearance Monday night on American Idol.

Plus we celebrate International Women's History Month with a special song from Trisha Yearwood!

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What's better than being on Cloud 9? Wherever Megan Moroney is at right now! Kelly, Amber and Megan have some really fun girl talk about the crazy ride she's been on and the music on her new album, Cloud 9. Megan shares the stories behind some of the most anticipated tracks, talks dream collabs, and teases what fans can expect from her biggest headlining tour yet. Plus, she opens up about setting boundaries in the industry and stay...

We're back with the hottest scoop - and music - from Nashville! Kelly and Amber take you to a Riley Green party where we find out that he's coming to your TV screens. Plus we dig into the Country Heat playlist, check out some tours that have launched, and share a sneak peek of next week's episode with Megan Moroney.

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